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$259,000

Sold
164 Galen St Apt 33, Watertown, MA 02472
1 Bed
1 Bath
670 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1973
Sold
139 Units
Checked: 17 hours ago
Updated: Oct 16, 2025 at 12:00AM

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that HOA fees are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
$220
Cap Rate
6.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
4.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
1.18
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
8.3%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1973
Sold
139 Units

Sunny condo featuring renovated kitchen and bath in quiet modern building at Newton Corner, close to downtown X-press bus, Mass Pike entrance, shops, restaurants. Balcony, 1 car garage parking, pool, sauna & more. A terrific investment!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage Door Opener
  • Details: Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 1.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 3
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Brick
  • Roof Type: Flat
  • Roof Material: Rubber

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $303

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Condominium Unit

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: WATEM:0102B:0012L:1017
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1973

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $1,692

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that HOA fees are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
$220
Cap Rate
6.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
4.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
1.18
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
8.3%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$259,000
Amount financed:
-$207,200
Down payment:
$51,800
Closing costs:
$7,770
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$59,570
Square feet:
670
Cost per square foot:
$387
Monthly rent per square foot:
$3.43

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$207,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,226
Property tax:
$141
Insurance:
$161
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,528

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,300 $27,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$138 -$1,656
Operating income:
$2,162 $25,944

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (6%)
6%-$141-$1,692
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$161-$1,932
Property management: (8%)
8%-$184-$2,208
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$115-$1,380
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$115-$1,380
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (31%)
31%-$716-$8,592

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,446 $17,352
Mortgage payments:
-$1,226 -$14,712
Cash flow:
$220 $2,640